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THE CITY CONNECTION City of Watertown, Wisconsin THE CITY CONNECTION City of Watertown, Wisconsin Visit us on the web at www.ci.watertown.wi.us Volume 21, Issue 2 Fall/Winter 2015 Some Things Inside: From the Mayor’s Desk Dear Citizens of Watertown. Page From the Mayor…………Cover Well, we are closing in on the end of another street construction season. South Second Street Water Water Dept. general info...…...1-5 is the last large project going on right now. It is a large project with lots of aging infrastructure that needs replacing. That includes water, waste water, storm water and other utilities that have been re- Police Department…………....6-7 placed in that area. Milford Street is complete and the south end of Benton is also done. The rest of Benton is on Fire Department…….…….……8 the schedule for next year. We will be looking at doing more street resurfacing next year. Total re- Clerk/Treasurer…..………..…..9 construction will be limited as we are finding it more difficult to finance. We will still do some, but we feel we can do more miles of resurfacing where it is appropriate. Library ……………..………....10 The Second Street Bridge replacement has been set back. We did receive approval from the DNR, but we are now on a 2017-2018 schedule. We are hoping to maybe move that up, but nothing Health Department…….......11-13 has happened yet. Street Department………...…...14 Development downtown is moving forward. It takes time, planning and money! We continue to work on all aspects of this ambitious project. Work will be starting soon on the Riverwalk repair. Recycling Guide………….…15-18 The material is ordered and we should see work starting soon. Fall is close and winter is around the corner. I am hoping for a Street Construction…..………...19 moderate winter and an early spring. Please be safe in your work and Engineering Department……....20 travels. With Warmest Regards, Inspection Department…….…...21 Swimming/Pools………...……....22 John David Park & Recreation Department …………………...…..……..23-24 HALLOWEEN Forestry Department..……….....25 Saturday, October 31, 2015 Senior Center………………..26-27 Parade: 3:00 p.m. Trick or Treat: 3:30 p.m.—6:00 p.m. Wastewater/Mercury……..…….28 Watertown Municipal Airport Wisconsin’s New Voter Photo ID Law …………………………….29-30 Remember to bring acceptable photo ID to the polling place. Watertown Cable TV………..….30 You should also bring along proof of residence, in case you need to register at the polls. (see page 9 for more details) Chamber of Commerce………....31 For more information go to: https://myvote.wi.gov/ CITY OF WATERTOWN RECYCLING GUIDE (See pages 15—18) PRSRT STD City Wide Rummage Sale U.S. POSTAL PATRON POSTAGE Saturday, Sept. 19 PAID WATERTOWN, WI 53094 Watertown, WI 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.mm 53094 Permit No. 1 WATER DEPARTMENT www.ci.watertown.wi.us CONTACTING THE WATER DEPARTMENT You can contact the Water Department Monday through Fri- day, 7:00AM to 2:50PM at (920)262-4075 or e-mail at The Fire Department needs easy access to all hydrants. If [email protected]. your property has a hydrant on or near it, or if you see a hy- The office will be closed for the following holidays: drant that is covered with snow, please shovel it out so that th Good Friday March 25 2016 it can be easily found in case of emergency. Let’s all work Memorial Day May 30th 2016 together to keep our city safe. The day before Independence Day July 3rd 2016 Labor Day September 5th2016 FALL HYDRANT FLUSHING IS TENTATIVELY For after hour emergencies please contact the Police Depart- SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 21ST THROUGH OCTOBER 2ND ment at the non-emergency number, (920)261-6660, and they will page us. **Please check the City Website, it will be updated as the date gets closer. This date is tentative due to weather permitting con- ditions. Why is hydrant flushing necessary? The Water Department flushes all hydrants ARE YOU GOING TO BE twice a year, in spring and in fall. There are MOVING? three (3) purposes for flushing hydrants: If you are moving and are responsible for pay- 1. To check for proper operation of the hy- ing the water bill, please call the Water Department at least drant. two (2) days before you move, to have your meter(s) read 2. To check for proper pressure and flow. and the name change done on the account. A $30 special bill- 3. To move as much water through the system in as short a ing charge is assessed on final bills. period of time as possible. Also, if you have a temporary mailing address that the post The movement of water cleans the water mains and moves stale office is aware of, but you do not want your mailing address water out of dead ends. Water discoloration will occur. This is changed in the Water Department’s computer system, please normal. Water will be yellow to yellow-brown in color. In extreme cases, water will be brown to red. We ask that you do not use remove the yellow sticker from your bill before paying the bill. water, if at all possible, during the hydrant flushing hours, 7 a.m.- If the payment comes in with the yellow sticker still on we will 3 p.m., to avoid bringing discolored water into your change the mailing address on the utility account according to home/business. Once flushing is done for the day wait at least the post office sticker. one hour before using water. Discoloration could last one to four hours. The water is safe to use, but not pleasing to see. Should Why do I have base charges on water and sewer when there is no one living there? the discoloration continue, please contact the Water Department. The service is available to that property whether it is being used or not. The base charges Water discoloration can also occur at other times because of street construction or fire hydrants being opened. When this oc- pay for maintaining the service and infrastructure of the water and sewer system. If the water is turned off at the street by the water utility and remains off for at least one year curs, you should try not to use softened or hot water, as the rust those charges would stop, but if the water is turned on before one year from the turn-off can get into the softener and hot water heater and is hard to re- date, the account will be back-billed those charges for the time the water was off. There is move. also a water turn-on fee that will have to be paid when the water gets turned back on at the street. Stormwater, Garbage, and Public Fire Protection charges will continue to be charged even if the water has been turned off at the street. OTHER CHARGES SUCH AS “SPECIAL BILLING CHARGE” AND “RECONNECTION CHARGES” Copies of the rate sheets are posted at City Hall and at the Water Department. They can also be found online at: - www.ci.watertown.wi.us, click on Departments, click on Water Department click on “Current Water Rates” for a summary of fees OR “Water Rates Details” for a detailed listing of all rates. - or check out the PSC website, psc.wi.gov, Water, Resources, Reports and Tariffs, Tariffs, click on W, and click on Watertown for a detailed listing of the water rates. Page 1 METER REPLACEMENT/UPGRADE & CROSS CONNECTION SURVEY The Water Department is required, by the PSC, to test a certain percentage of our meters each year and we are continuing to install transmitters (automatic reading equipment) on meters. You will receive a letter of notification if your meter is due for a replace- ment/transmitter install, which will request that you call, (920)262-4075, and set up an appointment for the meter replacement/ transmitter install. We greatly appreciate your prompt response when you receive the letter so that we can keep this program moving as efficiently as possible and don’t have to waste time tagging doors or turning off water. It is a good idea to know where your meter and inside shut off valve are in case of an emergency. Exercising the valve occa- sionally will help to prevent the valve from leaking when a meter change-out is required and will ensure that it is working should you need to use it in the case of an emergency. The Water Department is not responsible for a valve that leaks after it has been used to complete the meter change-out. Please do not obstruct the water meter in any way, water department personnel need to be able to easily access the water meters. The water department is not responsible for any damage to your property if the meter is obstruct- ed. If you build around the meter, please be sure to allow an adequate access to the water meter of at least 1 ½ to 2 feet on each side of, including above and below the meter. Also, we are required by the EPA and DNR to do a cross connection survey at every property in the city. The cross-connection survey will be done during the same appointment time as the meter replacement/transmitter install and the entire appointment takes about 15 minutes. The cross connection control program was set up to protect the public water supply system from potential backflow hazards which would allow “dirty” water to get into the public water supply. The Water Department must complete an annual report for the DNR indicating the number of cross connection surveys completed for residential, commercial and indus- trial customers.
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